r/hockey

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About r/hockey

Discuss the NHL, PWHL, IIHF, and all other hockey you can think of! We are the premier subreddit to talk everything hockey!

The community at a glance

r/hockey is a Subreddit for Professional Sports Fans and Hockey Fans with roughly 3.1M members. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Hockey communities list. It is the 7th largest community in the Professional Sports topic page.

Roughly 151K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Nhl, Worst, and Playoffs. Product recommendations often mention hockey documentary and good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey.

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3.1M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +151K members
Growth: +5.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 63K members
  • 2014: 60K members
  • 2015: 45K members
  • 2016: 76K members
  • 2017: 196K members
  • 2018: 206K members
  • 2019: 166K members
  • 2020: 352K members
  • 2021: 128K members
  • 2023: 416K members
  • 2024: 851K members
  • 2025: 391K members
  • 2026: 135K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 10K members
  • Jan: 16K members
  • Feb: 26K members
  • Mar: 13K members
  • Apr: 14K members
  • May: 13K members
  • Jun: 16K members
  • Jul: 10K members
  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 7K members
  • Oct: 10K members
  • Nov: 3K members

Topics

  • Nhl
    85 posts in the past month
    #1
    Nhl
    85
  • Worst
    52 posts in the past month
    #2
    Worst
    52
  • Playoffs
    42 posts in the past month
    #3
    Playoffs
    42
  • Goal
    31 posts in the past month
    #4
    Goal
    31
  • Iihf World Championship
    30 posts in the past month
    #5
    Iihf World Championship
    30

Flair

  • [Video]
    21 posts in the past month
    1. [EDM (1) - NYR 0] McDavid goes coast to coast in the first minute of the game to extend his point streak to 15 games.
    2. Valimaki hit Bauer with a “scoreboard”
    3. [Encina] Nikita Kucherov said that his trade request was a result of “poor communication and respect.” “It was never about the money for me.” Said that JBB had just two conversions with him during the last four months.
    #1
    [Video]
    [EDM (1) - NYR 0] McDavid goes coast to coast in the first minute of the game to extend his point streak to 15 games. · Valimaki hit Bauer with a “scoreboard” · [Encina] Nikita Kucherov said that his trade request was a result of “poor communication and respect.” “It was never about the money for me.” Said that JBB had just two conversions with him during the last four months.
    21
  • [Image News]
    7 posts in the past month
    1. [Pagnotta] Kucherov added: “Julien (BriseBois) made it clear I’m free to walk on July 1st.” Clear he’s got some hurt feelings for how things have occurred to this point. Asked if he can see this ending with him still being a Bolt, he said, “I’ve made my request.”
    2. [Gabby Shirley] Nikita Kucherov: “For now, I'm part of this team and I'll do anything I can to help my teammates win”
    3. [Daugherty] Tomorrow, the Predators will reveal the Dolly Parton tie-in for their Hometown Remix alternate. A custom patch to honor the late country music star.
    #2
    [Image News]
    [Pagnotta] Kucherov added: “Julien (BriseBois) made it clear I’m free to walk on July 1st.” Clear he’s got some hurt feelings for how things have occurred to this point. Asked if he can see this ending with him still being a Bolt, he said, “I’ve made my request.” · [Gabby Shirley] Nikita Kucherov: “For now, I'm part of this team and I'll do anything I can to help my teammates win” · [Daugherty] Tomorrow, the Predators will reveal the Dolly Parton tie-in for their Hometown Remix alternate. A custom patch to honor the late country music star.
    7
  • [News]
    7 posts in the past month
    1. [32T] 10:30 Friedman on Kucherov: “He got it in his head that for whatever reason, he wasn't a priority. And like I said on Saturday night, he's a proud passionate guy, just like Brisebois is. And he said, that's enough, I've had enough."
    2. [Murray Pam] Claude Giroux ties Guy Lafleur for 38th all-time in assists (793).
    3. Arniel not concerned about job as Jets coach after ninth straight loss
    #3
    [News]
    [32T] 10:30 Friedman on Kucherov: “He got it in his head that for whatever reason, he wasn't a priority. And like I said on Saturday night, he's a proud passionate guy, just like Brisebois is. And he said, that's enough, I've had enough." · [Murray Pam] Claude Giroux ties Guy Lafleur for 38th all-time in assists (793). · Arniel not concerned about job as Jets coach after ninth straight loss
    7
  • [hockey flaired users only]
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Finland; We will not play against Russia, and we will use all possible ways to keep Russia out of World Championship.
    2. If Russia is allowed to play Turku will withdraw from housting 2028 WJC
    3. Swedish sponsor boycotts hockey world championship after Russia's announcement
    #4
    [hockey flaired users only]
    Finland; We will not play against Russia, and we will use all possible ways to keep Russia out of World Championship. · If Russia is allowed to play Turku will withdraw from housting 2028 WJC · Swedish sponsor boycotts hockey world championship after Russia's announcement
    3
  • [PGT]
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Post Game Thread: Ottawa Senators @ Anaheim Ducks
    2. Post Game Thread: Edmonton Oilers @ New York Rangers
    3. Post Game Thread: Utah Mammoth @ Philadelphia Flyers
    #5
    [PGT]
    Post Game Thread: Ottawa Senators @ Anaheim Ducks · Post Game Thread: Edmonton Oilers @ New York Rangers · Post Game Thread: Utah Mammoth @ Philadelphia Flyers
    3

Product recommendations

  • hockey documentary
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend some good hockey documentaries - old time hockey , minors, semi-pro.
    2. Will you recommend a good hockey documentary?
    #1
    hockey documentary
    Recommend some good hockey documentaries - old time hockey , minors, semi-pro. · Will you recommend a good hockey documentary?
    2
  • good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    2. Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    #2
    good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey
    Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey? · Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/hockey for?
Best for Professional Sports Fans and Hockey Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/hockey free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/hockey have?
Roughly 3.1M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/hockey on?
r/hockey runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/hockey cover?
On the Hive Index, r/hockey is organized under Professional Sports Fans, Hockey Fans.
How do I join r/hockey?
You can join r/hockey by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Professional Sports communities like?
The largest sports category on the site, covering betting, fan discussion, and athlete coverage across major leagues. Discord dominates with sports betting communities and pick sharing servers alongside official fan communities, while Reddit hosts team-specific subreddits for virtually every professional franchise.
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